Pharmacology is the study of how drugs interact with living organisms, including humans. It involves understanding how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted in the body.
Related terms
Pharmacokinetics: This term refers to how the body processes a drug, including its absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination.
Therapeutics: Therapeutics focuses on the use of drugs to treat diseases or alleviate symptoms.
Drug interactions: Drug interactions occur when two or more drugs interact with each other in ways that can enhance or reduce their effectiveness or cause adverse effects.